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“Secret Military Plan” Links Elon Musk to U.S. Confidential Strategy on China, Says Newspaper

Written by Roberta Souza
Published on 14/05/2025 at 16:59
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Pentagon Opens Investigation After Controversial Meeting With Billionaire. Trump Denies Everything, But Tension With Beijing Only Increases

The relationship between Elon Musk and the United States government has just reached a new level of controversy. According to a bombshell report from the New York Times, the world’s richest man may have had access to secret military plans of the U.S. for a potential conflict with China — something that raised serious concerns in Washington and caused discomfort within the upper echelons of the Pentagon, according to the website Xataka.

How It All Started

On March 22, Musk reportedly participated in a private meeting lasting over an hour at the Pentagon, alongside Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Admiral Christopher W. Grady, Vice Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The agenda? Military Strategies in case of war with China.

The meeting, according to sources cited by the Times, was scheduled to take place in a highly classified room called “The Tank”, where the highest levels of security are required. And most alarmingly: Musk was reportedly included in a high-level briefing that could involve the very head of Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel J. Paparo.

Trump Denies and Tries to Control the Damage

In light of the fallout, President Donald Trump vehemently denied that Musk had access to any confidential military plans. While admitting that the billionaire has assisted the government in identifying “waste, fraud, and abuse,” Trump was categorical:

“It would not be appropriate to share highly sensitive information with him — and I believe Musk himself would also not want that.”

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Why Does This Matter?

In addition to being CEO of SpaceX (a company contracted by the government to launch military satellites) and Tesla, Musk maintains strong business ties with China. This raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest, especially if he was indeed exposed to strategic data from the U.S.

Immediate Repercussions

  • The Pentagon has initiated an investigation to determine who authorized the meeting and the shared content.
  • Democratic and Republican lawmakers are already calling for full transparency regarding Musk’s role in the government.
  • Experts warn about the national security risks of involving businessmen with global interests in critical military decisions.
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Roberta Souza

Author for the Click Petróleo e Gás portal since 2019, responsible for publishing over 8,000 articles that have garnered millions of views, combining technical expertise, clarity, and engagement to inform and connect readers. A Petroleum Engineer with a postgraduate degree in Industrial Unit Commissioning, I also bring practical experience and background in the agribusiness sector, which broadens my perspective and versatility in producing specialized content. I develop content topics, disseminate job opportunities, and create advertising materials tailored for the industry audience. For content suggestions, job vacancy promotion, or advertising proposals, please contact via email: santizatagpc@gmail.com. We do not accept resumes

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